“In this system, they’re very focused on, ‘Oh, we can make a lot of money, we can sell these medicinal cards, we can sell this ganja,’ but what of the people who have been persecuted? What of the people who have been sent to jail, imprisoned, even killed,” said Ras Nyah, a music producer from the U.S. and across the world toward legalization of the drug for both medical and recreational purposes, Rastafari are clamoring for broader relaxation to curtail persecution and ensure freedom of worship. As public opinion and policy continues to shift in the U.S. But for decades, many have been incarcerated because of their use of cannabis. “It's important for Rastafari because we follow the traditions of the Scriptures and we see that cannabis is good.”įor Rastafari, the ritualistic smoking of marijuana brings them closer to the divine. "Cannabis is something that puts you in contact with the spiritual aspect of life in the physical body,” said Tafari, a member of the Columbus-based Rastafari Coalition, which organized the event. For hours, the group played traditional Nyabinghi music on their most important holy day. The ceremony in Columbus, Ohio marked the 91st anniversary of the coronation of the late Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I, whom Rastafari worship as their savior.
Here are some of our favorite Bob Marley smoking and ganja photos.COLUMBUS, Ohio – Mosiyah Tafari banged on drums and chanted psalms with other Rastafari in a ballroom where the smoke of frankincense mixed with the fragrant smell of marijuana - which his faith deems sacred. "Take away everything/ And make everyone feel high" - "Get Up, Stand Up" (written by Peter Tosh)."I wanna get high, so high" - "One Draw" (recorded by Rita Marley)."I've got to throw away my little herb stalk" - "Rebel Music (3 o' Clock Roadblock)"."Excuse me while I light my spliff" - "Easy Skanking".He famously sang about it on the following tunes: Marley left behind a huge catalog of reggae music which he pioneered with others in Jamaica in the '60s and spread around the world, with the help of Island Records, in the '70s.Ī prodigious marijuana smoker, Marley advocated for its legalization, calling ganja "the healing of the nations." Known as Tuff Gong, Marley would have turned 76 on February 6. It's officially Bob Marley Week at CelebStoner. Left: The ’Catch A Fire’ album photo right: Bob Marley illiustration
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